Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and settings combination tested. The data shows this is not a system struggling to run the game; it is a system that obliterates it, with the lowest average frame rate recorded being 96.5 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. Benchmark results indicate that this combo is positioned in the 85th percentile of all tested configurations in this title, making it a top-tier performer for this puzzle platformer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination is uniformly excellent, with no resolution or preset dropping below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the system produces staggering frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 428.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all tests. The Medium preset follows closely with 367.5 FPS, while High settings achieve 228.8 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p delivers an average of 216.4 FPS, leaving an enormous margin above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset produces an average of 332.7 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 263.6 FPS. High settings deliver 163.5 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a robust 159.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable performance drop, but the absolute numbers remain far above what the game requires for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to impress. The Low preset produces an average of 204.9 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 167.1 FPS. High settings yield 106.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, still delivers an average of 96.5 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is the only figure in the entire dataset that falls below the 100 FPS mark, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The data confirms that this hardware combination offers playable performance across the board, with no settings or resolution requiring compromise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions and presets reveal the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in this game. Inside is a puzzle platformer, and the data reflects a workload that is largely GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at the Low preset shows a frame rate drop from 428.8 FPS to 332.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly 22 percent. This indicates that even at lower settings, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to push high frame rates.

The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at each resolution further illustrates the GPU's dominance. At 1080p, the difference between Low (428.8 FPS) and Ultra (216.4 FPS) is a 49 percent reduction in average frame rate, which is a direct consequence of increased GPU workload. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a drop from 332.7 FPS to 159.2 FPS, a 52 percent reduction. At 4K, the Low preset yields 204.9 FPS while Ultra produces 96.5 FPS, a 53 percent reduction. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with settings, and the CPU is not introducing a significant bottleneck at any tested configuration.

The Ryzen 7 9700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power for this title. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and multi-thread score of 9771 suggest that it can handle the game's logic and physics without limiting frame rates. Even at 1080p Low, where the system is pushing over 400 FPS, the CPU keeps up, as evidenced by the high average frame rate. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 4070 is the component that determines performance scaling, while the Ryzen 7 9700X provides a solid foundation that does not hold the system back.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 539th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the top 14.5 percent of all configurations tested for this game, a strong showing that underscores its high performance level. The top 85th percentile ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which are all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 86, meaning it outperforms 86 percent of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile ranking is 81, placing it above 81 percent of all GPUs. These individual rankings suggest that both components are well above average, and their combination results in a system that is particularly well-suited for Inside. The high ranking is not surprising given the game's modest graphical demands, but the data confirms that this combo is among the more capable setups tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X are all within a 0.4 percent performance delta in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37911, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 9700X's 37943. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also scores 37904, a 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Core 5 211E and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 are 0.3 percent and 0.4 percent slower, respectively. Systems using any of these CPUs with the RTX 4070 would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this title.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 4070 include the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which has an average score of 37628, just 0.1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4 percent difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3 percent faster, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3 percent slower. A system pairing the Ryzen 7 9700X with any of these GPUs would exhibit similar performance characteristics, with the RTX 4080 Mobile offering a slight edge and the Radeon PRO W6400 being marginally slower. The performance deltas are small enough that users would not notice a meaningful difference in Inside between these configurations.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 96.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average is 428.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor. At 2560x1440, the frame rate drops from 332.7 FPS at Low to 159.2 FPS at Ultra, a 52 percent reduction that indicates GPU-bound scaling.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 539th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14.5 percent of all configurations tested for Inside.

Q: Are there any settings or resolutions where this system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested resolution and preset combination, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, averages above 60 FPS. The lowest result is 96.5 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What GPU would offer similar performance to the RTX 4070 in this system?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3 percent faster, while the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 are 0.1 percent and 0.4 percent slower, respectively.

The Verdict

This system does not just run Inside; it runs it with exceptional headroom at every setting. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested configurations are playable. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 96.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best settings are again Ultra, delivering 159.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra settings producing an average of 216.4 FPS.

The data leaves no ambiguity: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin across all resolutions and presets. For users seeking the highest visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 4K is fully viable. For those prioritizing frame rate, the system can push well beyond 200 FPS at 1080p. This is a configuration that provides a flawless experience for Inside, regardless of the user's preferences for resolution or graphical detail.